Episodi

  • TIH 673: Richard Jerram on The Makoto Murders, Living in Tokyo, Japan, and Winning the Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award

    TIH 673: Richard Jerram on The Makoto Murders, Living in Tokyo, Japan, and Winning the Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award
    Jul 31 2026
    In this podcast, Richard Jerram talks about The Makoto Murders, living in Tokyo, Japan, winning the Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award, and much more. [3:15] Early life lessons growing up. [6:00] The best and worst things about taking a creative writing MA. [10:15] Retirement from work as an economist and decision to pursue writing fiction. [11:45] Arriving in Tokyo, Japan in 1987. [14:55] The Makoto Murders launch event. [17:25] The Makoto Murders elevator pitch. [20:20] Writing a novel with a sociopathic protagonist. [28:15] Japan setting. [29:35] Planning and writing process for The Makoto Murders. [34:55] Workshopping two endings. [37:10] Including specific details to Japan. [38:50] Next books and projects. [43:55] Advantages and disadvantages of living in Japan, Singapore, and London. [45:30] Becoming fluent in Japanese. [49:10] Life and art imitating one another: winning the Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award. [54:00] Landing a literary agent. [58:10] Film and TV rights. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-673-richard-jerram-on-the-makoto-murders-living-in-tokyo-japan-and-winning-the-crime-writers-associations-debut-dagger-award Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror
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    1 ora e 9 min
  • TIH 672: E. L. Chen on Slasher Summer, Slasher Movies, and Best Writing Advice

    TIH 672: E. L. Chen on Slasher Summer, Slasher Movies, and Best Writing Advice
    Jul 21 2026
    In this podcast, E. L. Chen talks about Slasher Summer, slasher movies, the best writing advice she’s ever heard, and much more. [4:25] Slasher Summer elevator pitch. [6:25] First experiences with slasher movies. [11:30] Watching A Nightmare on Elm Street. [16:35] Lessons taken from other slasher stories within horror fiction. [18:55] Planning process. [24:30] The cabin backstory. [26:20] Editorial input. [31:40] Slasher references. [38:00] Favourite slasher. [40:30] Lessons learnt writing Slasher Summer. [44:50] One Of Us Is Already Dead. [54:20] Best and worst writing advice. [1:00:15] Advice to eighteen-year-old self. [1:03:10] Something that frightens Elaine. [1:07:00] Connect with E. L. Chen. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-672-e-l-chen-on-slasher-summer-slasher-movies-and-best-writing-advice Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror
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    1 ora e 20 min
  • TIH 671: E. L. Chen on Sweetside Motel, Writing Routine, and Inverting Gothic Novel Expectations

    TIH 671: E. L. Chen on Sweetside Motel, Writing Routine, and Inverting Gothic Novel Expectations
    Jul 13 2026
    In this podcast, E. L. Chen talks about Sweetside Motel, writing routine, inverting gothic novel expectations, and much more. [3:15] Conversation start/early life lessons. [10:00] Identity, stereotypes, and rebellion. [13:40] First experiences with story/writing in YA, Fantasy, and Horror. [18:30] Authenticity and writing for yourself first. [21:05] Writing routine and time management. [23:30] Drafting, revising, and working in numerous environments. [28:40] Website origins and web design career. [31:15] Book releases and publishing timelines. [34:10] Book promotion and contracts. [35:30] Literary agent journey and querying strategy. [44:55] Sweetside Motel and writing during and about the pandemic. [47:30] COVID consistency in book. [50:25] Inverting gothic novel expectations and locations. [53:45] Chinese-Canadian misconceptions and trip to Hong Kong. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-671-e-l-chen-on-sweetside-motel-writing-routine-and-inverting-gothic-novel-expectations Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror
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    1 ora e 6 min
  • TIH 670: David Moody on Kemberton, Weoley Castle, and Writing About the Human Condition

    TIH 670: David Moody on Kemberton, Weoley Castle, and Writing About the Human Condition
    Jul 6 2026
    In this podcast, David Moody talks about serialising fiction, embracing boredom, the long road to the Hater movie, and much more. [3:00] Kemberton elevator pitch and real-life inspiration. [11:20] Bullying, domestic violence, and the emotional impact of Kemberton. [23:25] A huge turning point in the book. [31:55] Beta-reader feedback. [38:20] Writing about the human condition. [42:10] Weoley Castle. [51:55] Nailing the ending. [1:03:05] Writing for enjoyment. [1:08:40] Final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-670-david-moody-on-kemberton-weoley-castle-and-writing-about-the-human-condition Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror
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    1 ora e 20 min
  • TIH 669: David Moody on Serialising Fiction, Embracing Boredom, and the Long Road to the Hater Movie

    TIH 669: David Moody on Serialising Fiction, Embracing Boredom, and the Long Road to the Hater Movie
    Jun 27 2026
    In this podcast, David Moody talks about serialising fiction, embracing boredom, the long road to the Hater movie, and much more. [3:00] Conversation start. [4:50] Biggest changes in last year. [7:20] Hater film adaptation. [20:05] Dirty Day. [24:00] Money, happiness, writing, and having enough. [39:35] Embracing boredom and going offline. [47:00] Cinema etiquette. [1:00:05] Serialising Kemberton. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-669-david-moody-on-serialising-fiction-embracing-boredom-and-the-long-road-to-the-hater-movie Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror
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    1 ora e 13 min
  • TIH 668: Eliza Jabore on True Crime Research, Bigfoot, and Subverting Slasher Tropes

    TIH 668: Eliza Jabore on True Crime Research, Bigfoot, and Subverting Slasher Tropes
    Jun 19 2026
    In this podcast, Eliza Jabore talks about true crime research, Bigfoot, subverting slasher tropes, and much more. [2:50] Elevator pitch for Backstabbers. [4:25] True crime research and Bigfoot. [13:20] Subverting slasher tropes. [18:15] Misdirection and The Descent vibes. [21:10] Jeremiah’s name origin. [24:00] Real-world cabin and trails influence. [27:30] Travel, horror, and risk taking. [31:30] Lessons learnt writing Backstabbers. [36:20] Writing insecurity and self-doubt. [42:30] Single location horror and suspense. [46:00] Eliza’s first signing. [50:15] Writing to music vs. to silence. [54:10] Best and worst writing advice. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-668-eliza-jabore-on-true-crime-research-bigfoot-and-subverting-slasher-tropes Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror
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    1 ora e 6 min
  • TIH 667: Eliza Jabore on Backstabbers, Writing Through Motherhood, and Getting Stranded in the Jungle

    TIH 667: Eliza Jabore on Backstabbers, Writing Through Motherhood, and Getting Stranded in the Jungle
    Jun 11 2026
    In this podcast, Eliza Jabore talks about Backstabbers, writing through motherhood, getting stranded in the jungle, and much more. [4:10] Conversation start/early life lessons growing up. [7:15] Stories written when young. [10:05] First stories read and movies watched. [13:15] Globetrotting from seventeen years old. [16:10] Meeting husband. [20:05] Returning to Iowa. [28:30] Writing post-travel. [33:15] Typical writing routine. [38:35] The genesis of Backstabbers. [44:30] Writing under a pen name. [48:25] Connecting with literary agent. [53:40] Editing Backstabbers. [59:20] Stranded in a jungle. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-667-eliza-jabore-on-backstabbers-writing-through-motherhood-and-getting-stranded-in-the-jungle Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror
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    1 ora e 10 min
  • TIH 666: Dan Howarth on Drone, Lionhearts, and Northern Republic

    TIH 666: Dan Howarth on Drone, Lionhearts, and Northern Republic
    Jun 1 2026
    In this podcast, Dan Howarth talks about Drone, Lionhearts, Northern Republic, and much more. [4:35] Conversation start/biggest changes for Dan in the last year. [19:00] Screenwriting. [20:00] Lionhearts. [26:00] Journey to publication. [45:30] Writing a comedy. [50:45] Editorial process. [1:01:15] David Peace influence on book covers. [1:05:10] Drone. [1:09:00] Creating dread from a sound. [1:15:20] Inspiration for Drone. [1:18:20] How to decide which idea is for a novel and which a novella. [1:23:40] Lessons learnt writing Drone. [1:25:30] Landing the ending. [1:30:25] Northern Republic and where Dan will and won’t submit stories going forward. [1:38:50] Connect with Dan and final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-666-dan-howarth-on-drone-lionhearts-and-northern-republic Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror
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    1 ora e 45 min